Installation Instructions For Field Connections - BAC FXV-0806-12D Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

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NOTE: BAC recommends adding a
flange connection for field installed
equalizers, bypass and outlet
connections. Please order the
recommended supplies listed in
Table 4 prior to unit shutdown.
Figure 13. Caulk Exposed Galvanized Steel
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Installation Instructions
for Field Connections
The following are installation instructions for adding new field connections (Equalizer/
Bypass/Outlet) on a cold water basin with the TriArmor
Supplies Provided by BAC
Template for the connection with bolt holes
Type 304 stainless steel backing ring with gasket
Vulkem ® Caulk
1. Use the BAC template provided with the accessory to layout and mark the hole pattern
on the exterior of the cold water basin.
2. Drill a pilot hole from the outside of the cold water basin to the inside of the cold
water basin.
3. On the inside of the cold water basin:
a. For connections 3" or less, score the TriArmor
hole saw as shown in Figure 11.
b. For connections 3" or greater, proceed to step 4.
4. Cut the hole from the outside of the cold water basin.
a. Use a hole saw or a step drill bit for smaller connections 3" or less as shown in
Figure 12.
b. Use a reciprocating saw or a Sawzall
5. Position the BAC supplied stainless steel backing ring gasket to the inside of the cold
water basin.
6. Position the flange to the outside of the cold water basin.
7. Bolt the flange and the stainless steel backing plate together using stainless steel bolts.
8. Seal any exposed galvanized steel of the connection inside the cold water basin
Caulk as shown in Figure 13.
with Vulkem
®
Figure 11. Scored TriArmor Corrosion Protection System
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Corrosion Protection System.
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Recommended Supplies Provided by Others
Stainless steel threaded shoulder bolts
150 lb flange, weld any piping to the flange prior to installation
Gasket for the outside of the cold water basin
Table 7. Supplies for Installing Field Connections
Corrosion Protection System with a
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for larger connections 3" or greater.
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Figure 12. Removal Material